A lot can change in just one month — and May was no exception. New businesses started, others closed, and key trends began to take shape across the UK.
To help you keep up, we’ve put together DataGardener’s May 2025 Business Insights Report — full of clear facts, useful updates, and market shifts you need to know.
Whether you’re growing a company or watching the market, this report gives you a simple view of what’s really happening in UK business.
May saw notable shifts in the UK business landscape, with over 60K new companies registered—a decline from April’s 68K. Dissolutions also dropped significantly from 81K in April to 56K in May, suggesting improved business stability. London remained the dominant hub, accounting for 34.09% of new businesses, while the South East and North West continued strong but at lower volumes.
Wholesale and Retail Trade led new registrations (19.54%), followed by Real Estate (10.42%) and Professional, Scientific & Technical services (9.57%). Business risk profiles showed that 98.63% of companies remained in the moderate-risk category, with very high-risk entities comprising just 1.18%.
The number of female-owned businesses declined from 9K in April to 7K in May, with London leading in registrations (2.5K). CCJs and outstanding charges also dropped, pointing to improved financial conditions. Meanwhile, private sector incorporations saw an 11.66% decrease.
The report highlights resilient entrepreneurial activity despite sector fluctuations. Emerging trends suggest continued confidence in consumer-driven industries, while London solidifies its position as the UK’s business epicenter.
Read this full report here: _Monthly Insights Report June’25 (3)
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